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Funding Sources for Wairarapa Catchment Groups
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Bank of New ZealandManaaki Taiao GrantSupporting the regeneration of the natural environment and initatives that help to protect and restore nature for the long term.Openhttps://www.bnz.co.nz/about-us/sustainability/bnz-foundation/manaaki-taiao-grant#
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Carterton District CouncilCommunity Grant FundLocal Fund and Regional Fund. Local fund is to support local Carterton entities where activities will benefit the Carterton community. Regional fund is to support entities which may not be based in Carterton but undertake an activity or project that has regional benefits including the Carterton DistrictJune/July each yearhttps://cdc.govt.nz/your-district/community/funding/
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Carterton District CouncilWaste Minimisation FundProvides practical support for innovative solutions that reduce waste. Rapid Fund up to $2000, and Annual Contestable Fund for medium and large projectsRapid fund considered monthly as they are received. Annual contestable fund closes 29 Februaryhttps://cdc.govt.nz/your-district/community/funding/
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Department of ConservationCommunity FundSupports community led conservation projects on public and private landLast round was 2023https://www.doc.govt.nz/doc-community-fund
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Department of ConservationNature Heritage FundSupports private landowners, local government, community groups and others to permanently protect high value ecosystems.https://www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/funding/nature-heritage-fund/
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Department of Internal AffairsCommunity Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS) and Lottery Communities FundCan fund operating costs, community projects or events, minor capital works valued at $50,000 or less (Lottery only), community development such as hui, training, planning, evaluation and facilitator feesVaried through the yearhttps://www.communitymatters.govt.nz/
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Department of Internal AffairsEnvironment and Heritage FundProvides grants for plans, reports and one off projects that will protect, conserve and promote New Zealand's natural, cultural, and physical heritageOpenhttps://www.communitymatters.govt.nz/
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Eastern & Central Community TrustCommunity Support & Events FundQuick response funding for events, operations and smaller initiatives <$10,000No closing dates.https://ecct.org.nz/funding
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Eastern & Central Community TrustCommunity Impact FundFunding from $10,000 to $100,000 for programmes, initiatives or facilities that offer strong alignment to visionNo closing dates.https://ecct.org.nz/funding
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Eastern & Central Community TrustCommunity Partnership FundBy invitation onlyBy invitation onlyhttps://ecct.org.nz/funding
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Greytown Trust Lands TrustCommunity FundCommunity activities that deliver a community wide benefit to the Greytown district in the areas of social, cultural and environmental wellbeingAnnual (closed for 2024)https://www.greytownlandstrust.org.nz/community-funding-2-1
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Greater Wellington Regional CouncilStudent Action Project FundSupports schools and early childhood centres to carry out projects that support native plants and wildlife in the region. Can include planting natives, pest animal control or other actitiveis to improve water qaulity, improve habitat or address threats to biodiversity such as pollution.Openhttps://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/funding-and-awards/
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Greater Wellington Regional CouncilCommunity Biodiversity Project FundingSupports community groups to restore, maintain or protect native ecosystemsOpenhttps://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/funding-and-awards/
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Greater Wellington Regional CouncilWairarapa Moana Community FundSupporting environmental restoration projects in mapped areaAugust - Octoberhttps://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/funding-and-awards/
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Masterton District CouncilCommunity Wellbeing GrantFor non-profit organisations that provide a public service to the Masterton community to support community activities, training, minor facility
development and administration/ personnel costs.		Opens July each yearhttps://www.mstn.govt.nz/community/community-grants
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Masterton District CouncilCommunity Events FundTo support and promote events within Masterton to the benefit of visitors and residents of Masterton and the wider Wairarapa region.Opens July each yearhttps://www.mstn.govt.nz/community/community-grants
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Masterton Trust Lands TrustCommunity Impact FundFor the promotion, advancement, encouragement, or imparting of knowledge, proficiency, or skill in education, science, literature, art, and other cultural purposes and physical welfare (Grant amounts up to $20,000)Opens May each yearhttps://mtlt.org.nz/
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Masterton Trust Lands TrustCommunity Grassroots FundFor the promotion, advancement, encouragement, or imparting of knowledge, proficiency, or skill in education, science, literature, art, and other cultural purposes and physical welfare (Grant amounts up to $2,000)Opens May each yearhttps://mtlt.org.nz/
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NZ Community TrustNZCT GrantsNZCT's main focus is to provide funds for amateur sport – around 75% of grants are for sporting purposes but also support other important causes, including rescue and lifesaving services, community groups, education and culture. Throughout yearhttps://www.nzct.org.nz/grants/
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Nikau FoundationCommunity GrantTo create transformational change for our communities, ensuring that everyone has the tools and resources they need to flourish.February each yearwww.nikaufoundation.nz
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Nuku OraTu Manawa FundTo support priority groups to overcome barriers they see to being active in play, active recreation and sportSmaller project fund closes 31st May 2025, Open fund Opens 5th Aug/21st Oct/4th Marhttps://www.nukuora.org.nz/funding/tu-manawa-active-aotearoa/
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Ministry for Social DevelopmentFlexi-wageProvides wage subsidy and extra assistance to support employers to take on people who do not meet the entry level requirements of the job.www.workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-z-benefits/flexi-wage.html
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South Wairarapa District CouncilCommunity & Youth FundFor community organisations, marae committees, an individual, or a group of individuals who have come together for a common purpose to benefit South WairarapaAugust/Septemberwww.swdc.govt.nz/community/grants/
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South Wairarapa District CouncilCommunity Board Trust FundFor community organisations, marae committees, an individual, or a group of individuals who have come together for a common purpose to benefit South WairarapaOpenwww.swdc.govt.nz/community/grants/
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Tindall FoundationEnvironment FundSupporting connected approaches that mitigate climate change, enhance biodiversity, and address equitable adaptation and a transition to a net zero economyOpenhttps://tindall.org.nz/environment/
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Tindall FoundationCommunity FundWorking alongside communities to support them to be empowered, inclusive and to lead positive changeOpenhttps://tindall.org.nz/environment/
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Trust House MastertonCommunity FundFunds community events and organisationsTwo monthlyhttps://trusthouse.org.nz/
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Wairarapa Building SocietyCommunity FundSupporting environmental sustainabilityApril and Octoberhttps://wbs.net.nz/funding/
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Westpac/NZ Landcare TrustWatercare Project FundSupporting sustainable land and water care initiatives and projects throughout NZApril
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Woolworths Growing For GoodEmpowering students to turn their passion for the environment into action.Openhttps://www.woolworths.co.nz/info/community-and-environment/growing-for-good-grants
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WWFNZ Community Conservation FundSupports communities and educational facilities to run projects that conserve and restore NZ's natural environmentas and the native species in these habitatsAugust/Septemberhttps://wwf.org.nz/community-conservation-and-education-fund
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